Keep hoping things will improve - Project Controls Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Aug 13, 2010
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Pros

Jacobs offers a flexible schedule. Instead of having separate sick leave, all time off is put in a PTO category, so if you don't get sick, you get an extra week of vacation each year.

Cons

There's no room for advancement. Management is incompetent, and most have no management skills to speak of... There is incredible disparity in salaries. When problems arise, they believe assigning more extremely highly paid people at it to fix it, and when those individuals fail to help matters at all, nothing is done.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
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Pros

Strong learning environment for entry-level engineers Great exposure to large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects with experienced mentors and structured onboarding. Reputable global firm Jacobs’ strong brand name adds credibility to your résumé and opens doors for future opportunities in both public and private sectors. Good career growth and mobility Clear pathways to move into roles like Project Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, or Construction Management with internal postings encouraged. Supportive team culture (project-dependent) Most teams are collaborative, and senior staff are willing to guide junior engineers, especially in inspection and CM roles. Competitive benefits and job stability Solid health benefits, 401(k), PTO, and steadier work compared to smaller consulting firms—especially on long-term public agency contracts.

Cons

Growth pace depends on manager and project Advancement and role expansion can vary widely based on leadership and available opportunities.

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4.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits and unlimited pto are great

Cons

It’s a big company, so there are a lot of corporate games you have to play to get noticed and advance in your career

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